February 18, 2025

A message to all Ontarians: Get out and VOTE!

BY SOUTHGREY.CA STAFF — In every election, whether voter turnout is high or low, one person is elected in each electoral district and they end up with the power to make decisions on behalf of all of us. That's why it is so important to make your choice known in the upcoming provincial election.

The Western Ontario Wardens’ Caucus (WOWC) has released a comprehensive list of regional priorities for election candidates, including housing, infrastructure, workforce development, and mental health, addictions, and homelessness.

Voters should familiarize themselves with each candidates position on these priorities.

Candidates in Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound

• MICHAEL BUTT, Libertarian
• MATT FRITZ, Alliance
• ANN GILLIES, Stop the New Sex-Ed Agenda
• VINCENT GRIMALDI, New Blue Party
• JAMES HARRIS, Ontario NDP/NPD
• SELWYN J. HICKS, Ontario Liberal Party
• JOEL LOUGHEAD, Green Party of Ontario GPO
• PAUL VICKERS, PC Party of Ontario

Voting early

For those who want to vote early, early in-person voting will end at 6 pm on February 26 at the Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound election office at 625 6th St. E., in Owen Sound.

Voting by mail

You can apply online to vote by mail and track the status of your application.

Once your application has been reviewed and approved:

• You will be unable to choose another voting option
• You will receive a voting kit with a ballot at the mailing address provided. It can take up to four days for your application to be processed
• You can use the prepaid envelope to return your voting kit or drop it off at your local election office

Elections Ontario must receive your completed voting kit by 6 PM (Eastern Time) on election day to be counted.

Advance voting

But there are yet other opportunities to cast your vote before the official election day with 12 advance polling stations open from February 20-22, across the riding:

Bethel Missionary Church – Lion’s Head
18 Ferndale Rd, Lion’s Head, ON N0H 1W0
10 am – 8 pm

Chesley and Area Fire Department
211 1st Ave N, Chesley, ON N0G 1L0
9 am – 9 pm

Dundalk Wesleyan Church
752202 Ida St, Dundalk, ON N0C 1B0
9 am – 9 pm

Durham and District Community Centre
451 Saddler St W, Durham, ON N0G 1R0
9 am – 9 pm

Flesherton Kinplex
102 Highland Dr, Flesherton, ON N0C 1E0
10 am – 8 pm

Meaford and St. Vincent Community Centre
151 Collingwood St W, Meaford, ON N4L 1M4
10 am – 8 pm

Normanby Township Arena Complex – Ayton
112102 Grey Road 3, Ayton, ON N0G 1C0
10 am – 8 pm

P & H Centre – Hanover
269 7th Ave, Hanover, ON N4N 2H5
10 am – 8 pm

Royal Canadian Legion Branch 6 – Owen Sound
1450 2nd Ave W, Owen Sound, ON N4K 4N7
9 am – 9 pm

Sauble Beach Community Centre
30 Community Centre Dr, Sauble Beach, ON N0H 2G0
10 am – 8 pm

Wiarton Propeller Club
575 Edward St, Wiarton, ON N0H 2T0
10 am – 8 pm

Election Day

For those who want to wait until the official election day, you can show up in-person at St. George's Anglican Church, 1049 4th Ave. E., Owen Sound, between 9 am - 9 pm ET on February 27.

Registered voters should receive a voter information card in the mail between February 17 and 22. Voters should bring their voter card and one piece of accepted ID showing their name when voting.

If you do didn't receive a voter information card, you can still cast your ballot by bringing one piece of accepted ID that shows your name and current address. Updates or additions to the voter list can be made at the local election office, advance voting locations, or on election day.

Assistive Voting and Accessibility Options

Assistive Voting Technology (AVT) is available at the Owen Sound election office from February 20-26 and at designated advance voting locations. Special appointments can also be made for election day.

Home Voting Option

Voters who are unable to travel to a polling station, can request to vote by home visit. Requests must be made to the Owen Sound election office by 6 pm on February 26.

For more information, visit the Elections Ontario website or contact the Owen Sound election office at 1-833-505-3398.

 

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